Shadowbox Live to Bring BIGGER THAN JESUS to Columbus Commons, 5/24

By: May. 07, 2015
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Last year, Shadowbox Live paid homage to the Fab Four with the original rockumentary, Bigger Than Jesus. This summer, you can catch the extremely popular show for absolutely free at a special, one night only, outdoor performance at The Columbus Commons on May 24th at 8 PM.

"The Beatles were such a prolific band whose influence can easily be found in rock music over the last forty years," says Stev Guyer, Executive Producer and CEO of Shadowbox Live. "Bigger Than Jesus is a great way for people of my generation to revisit that era, while at the same time, allowing younger folks to enjoy music they probably already know and just don't realize is by The Beatles!"

Bigger Than Jesus takes audiences through the decade of The Beatles lifespan, chronicling each year from 1964 to 1970 through video, storytelling, dance and live music from Shadowbox Live house band BillWho?. With an opening act by Dr. Simple, an acoustic rock duo from Mansfield, Ohio, the two hour performance features over thirty songs from the band's many, many hits. And the best part is, it will be performed outdoors at the Columbus Commons for absolutely free!

"The Commons boasts 7 acres and can hold up to 10,000 people," says Guyer. "With a free Beatles tribute show, I'd really love to put that number to the test!"

Come early, bring a blanket, and rock out with Shadowbox Live to Bigger Than Jesus!

Shadowbox Live presents Bigger Than Jesus at the Columbus Commons, on Sunday, May 24th at 8 PM. Admission is free. For more information, call the Shadowbox Live Box Office at 614-416-7625 or go online at www.shadowboxlive.org. For Columbus Commons directions and regulations, visit www.columbuscommons.org.

Shadowbox Live is the largest resident theater company in America, producing over 550 shows per year. A non-profit 501c3 performance troupe, Shadowbox Live employs 45+ full time ensemble members immersed in the Shadowbox Live philosophy of "everyone does everything," including arts administration. These Shadowbox Live metaperformers self-produce a wide range of shows, as well as run the company on a day-to-day basis.

For over 20 years this creative team has produced world-class performances, spanning the artistic spectrum with sketch comedy, rock 'n 'roll, original rock operas, traditional musicals, drama, dance theater and new media; always putting emphasis on the unparalleled live experience.

Shadowbox Live is a healthy, vibrant, self-sustaining arts organization that generates the majority of its funding from its patron base, and leads the way as an artistic force to be reckoned with in the Midwest.



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